Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,753 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Grants for youth programs support after-school, summer learning, mentoring, recreation, and enrichment activities for young people. Federal funding flows largely through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (administered by state education agencies under the U.S. Department of Education's ESSA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), while private funders such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation back youth development nationwide. Local community foundations, United Way chapters, and corporate giving programs round out the field.
Student Scholarship - Senior Division Funder: Marin Music Chest Geographic Scope: Marin County, CA Focus: Merit-based scholarships for classical music students in the senior age division Eligibility…
Student Voice of Mental Health Award Funder: The Jed Foundation Award Type: Annual recognition and scholarship for undergraduate college students Award Amount: $3,000 scholarship to be used for…
Student Volunteer Program Overview: A funded program that gives high school students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare while providing services to Backus Hospital patients and staff.…
Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund, part of the Sturgis…
Successlink Youth Employment Program — Grant Partners Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview Successlink Youth Employment Program — Grant Partners The…
Sudbury Foundation: Children, Youth & Families - Youth Emotional Well-Being Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sudbury Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Sudbury Foundation's Youth…
Suffolk County Eagle & Gold Award Projects Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andrew McMorris Foundation Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Andrew McMorris Foundation offers the Suffolk County…
Sullivan Fellows Program Overview: Flagship initiative of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation designed to foster leadership and service among a select cohort of college students. Geographic…
Summer 2025 Art Scholarships Funder: Family First Community Center Foundation, in part funded by a grant from the City of Renton Municipal Arts Commission Geographic Scope: Open to students of all…
Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL) Type: Partnership program with multiple funders Background: Developed as part of an action plan to respond to a 2011 survey of 37 Birmingham area summer programs,…
Summer Apprenticeship Bridge Program Funder: Riverside County Office of Education, in partnership with LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network and Network Kinection Overview: A summer career training program…
Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The Summer…
Summer Associate Program: Spend the Summer Honing Your Leadership Skills Program Type: Intensive 10-week professional development and policy training program for college students and early-career…
Summer Camp Campership Program Type: Financial assistance for summer camp attendance Geographic Scope: Colorado Lions Camp (Woodland Park, CO) Focus Areas: Providing financial assistance to…
Summer Camp Financial Assistance Funder: Thorne Ecological Institute Geographic Scope: Boulder County, CO Overview: Thorne Nature Experience offers financial assistance each year to help families who…
Summer Camp Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: OceanFirst Foundation Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The OceanFirst Foundation is offering Summer Camp Grants totaling $75,000 to support nonprofits…
Summer Camp Program Overview: Action-packed programming designed to build confidence, develop STEAM learning, and provide youth with engaging summer activities at the Hardesty National BMX Stadium.…
Summer Camp Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation's Summer Camp Program…
Summer Camp Scholarship Overview: The EHF Summer Scholarship program offers Southern Arizona Public Safety and Active Military families the opportunity for their children to attend supervised…
Summer Camp Scholarships Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott Program Overview The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott provides limited need-based Jewish Summer Camp…
Funding ranges from federal formula and competitive grants for after-school and summer learning, to foundation grants for mentoring, recreation, and enrichment, to small corporate and community-foundation awards. The largest dedicated federal source is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which supports academic enrichment during out-of-school time at high-poverty schools and community organizations. OJJDP also funds mentoring, delinquency prevention, and youth intervention programs.
Funders include federal agencies (the U.S. Department of Education through 21st CCLC and OJJDP within the Department of Justice), national foundations such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Wallace Foundation, and corporate philanthropy. Community foundations and local United Way chapters are often the most accessible sources for grassroots youth organizations.
Eligibility varies by funder. Federal programs like 21st CCLC typically require schools, districts, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, or parks and recreation departments to apply, often in partnership. Most foundation grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor. Review each funder's guidelines for geographic focus, target age groups, and program-type restrictions before applying.